New and young faces are set to banner the Alas Pilipinas Women’s National Volleyball team for the upcoming 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Jia Morado-Ge Duzman will serve as the team captain in a list submitted by the Philippine Olympic Committee.
She will be backed up by powerhouse duo of Bella Belen and Eya Laure, the trio that gave Alas’ historic breakthrough during the second leg of the Southeast Asian Volleyball Cup last month.
To recall, the team captured the silver medal in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Also included in the Asian Games pool is the returning Angel Canino, who missed the past SEA V. Cup legs due to prior commitment with the De La Salle University Lady Spikers.
A notable addition to Alas is Amie Provido, Canino’s teammate at DLSU, who was chosen to address the squad’s middle blocking woes.
Completing the team are Mars Alba, Alyssa Solomon, Erika Santos, Thea Gagate, Dell Palomata, Dawn Macandili-Catindig, and Justine Jazareno.
The team will be mentored by head coach Taka Minowa, with the team most likely fly to Japan and represent the PHL when the preliminary round kicks off on Sept. 16, 2026.
Alas will immediately face tough assignments after being drawn with World No. 7 China and World No. 39 Kazakhstan in Group B of the tournament.IMT Sports
